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The Palestinians again rejected the proposals Tuesday, accusing the US and Israel of trying to bully them and quash their desire for independence. (Photo: AP)

Palestinians protest, strike over US peace plan in Bahrain

But the Palestinians have boycott the event, accusing President Donald Trump's administration of pro-Israel bias.

25 Jun 2019 8:39 PM IST

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said his government intended to prevent instability in the foreign exchange market after a possible Washington exit from the nuclear accord. (Photo: AP)

Iranian President Rouhani says White House is 'mentally retarded'

'Imposing sanctions on Iran's Supreme Leader and commander of Iran's diplomacy is permanent closure of the path of...

25 Jun 2019 7:04 PM IST

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said his government intended to prevent instability in the foreign exchange market after a possible Washington exit from the nuclear accord. (Photo: AP)

'New US sanctions mean end of diplomacy,' says Iran

President Donald Trump enacted the new sanctions on Monday against Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his associates.

25 Jun 2019 1:19 PM IST

Irans stocks of key nuclear materials are still within the limits set by a 2015 deal with world powers, the latest International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report on the matter said Friday. (Photo: AFP)

Iran denies being hit by US cyber attack

'No successful attack has been carried out by them, although they are making a lot of effort,' telecommunications...

24 Jun 2019 1:45 PM IST

The continuation of the Iranian regimes aggression and reckless escalation, whether directly or through its militias, will result in grave consequences, deputy defence minister Prince Khaled bin Salman tweeted. (Photo: AP)

Yemeni rebel attack on Saudi airport kills one, wounds 21: Saudi...

Latest raids come amid regional tensions after Washington accused Iran of shooting down US drone and attacks on oil...

24 Jun 2019 1:36 PM IST

US President Donald Trump

Iran-US trade barbs ahead of new sanctions

On Sunday US national security adviser John Bolton cautioned Iran against misinterpreting the last-minute cancellation.

24 Jun 2019 11:37 AM IST

Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Turkish President Erdogan's party loses Istanbul mayoral elections

After being stripped of victory over disputed claims of fraud, Imamoglu vowed 'battle for democracy' that turned him...

24 Jun 2019 9:38 AM IST

Benjamin Netanyahu brandished a rectangular piece of dark green metal which he called a piece of that Iranian drone, or whats left of it, after we shot it down. (Photo: File)

Ready to 'consider' US plan to resolve conflict with Palestinians:...

'We will consider the American proposal in a fair and open way,' he said as he hosted US national security adviser John...

24 Jun 2019 9:34 AM IST

Taliban militants ambushed a checkpoint in western Afghanistan, killing at least nine policemen, officials said on Friday. (Photo: AP)

4 policemen killed in Taliban attack

A police armoured vehicle was also damaged by Taliban militants.

23 Jun 2019 5:29 PM IST

Buckling up in a pearl-silver Lexus, Sabeeha al-Fakher takes the wheel and relegates her son to the passenger seat, a role reversal the 68-year-old Saudi widow never imagined would be possible in her lifetime. (Photo: AFP)

Behind the wheel, a year on: Saudi women savour new freedom

The reform has freed many Saudi women from their dependence on private chauffeurs and male relatives.

23 Jun 2019 3:56 PM IST

John Bolton led negotiations for America to withdraw from the 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty so that the Bush administration could proceed with a national missile-defence programme. (Photo: AP)

Don't misinterpret US prudence for weakness: John Bolton warns Iran

'Our military is rebuilt new and ready to go,' Bolton said.

23 Jun 2019 3:44 PM IST

The Idlib region of some three million people is supposed to be protected by a September buffer zone deal, but the jihadist-run enclave has come under mounting bombardment by the government and its ally Russia since late April. (Photo: File/ AFP)

Regime strikes kill 8 civilians in Syria: monitor

Since late April, more than 460 civilians have been killed in government or Russian bombardment, according to the...

23 Jun 2019 1:28 PM IST